White Water Rafting in Assam

Assam presents a challenge for the die-hard river rafters who cannot resist the call of the mighty Brahmaputra River and its feisty tributaries like Manas, Jia Bhoroli and Kopili. With profuse water flowing down the main Brahmaputra River throughout the year gives an amazing and truly awesome experience to the avid rafters. Especially the Jia Bhoroli ride in the rubber cruiser with thundering waters around you is exhilarating and unforgettable. With a huge scope for this adventurous sport at several locations, Assam State offers a wonderful landscape for domestic and international youthful travelers.

• Joypur RainForest

Spread over a 198 square kilometer area, the Joypur Rainforest is an enchanting example of nature’s bounty evidently marked by a rich bio-diversity. The Burhi Dihing River which flows through these areas is a large tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra in Upper Assam. The state tourism department has taken up a challenging project in order to boost the tourism prospects of this eco-diverse region. Located close to Dibrugarh Town, the Joypur Rainforests offer exciting opportunities for white water rafting activities on the Dihing River.

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• Nameri/Bhalukpong Eco-Camps

Part of the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, Nameri National Park is located in the Sonitpur District of Assam. At a close distance of 35 kilometers from Tezpur Town, this forest is home to over 600 species of plants. An excellent elephant country that shares its northern boundary with the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh, Nameri is also home to over 300 bird species. The Jia Bhoroli River which waters these forest areas is famous since the time of the British who frequented these areas predominantly for the Golden Mahseer angling opportunities.

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